Everything we do is local with our lowest standard of procurement being organic. We constantly strive to be sustainable and support other like minded people in the food business. But it’s more than just food choice and ingredients. Cafe Belong is about creating a connection between the natural food from our land, the farmers that nourish and harvest it, and ultimately, the people who enjoy it.It’s this ‘circle of sustainability’ that will surround your visit – a sense of ‘belonging’ to the environment and to the beautiful Evergreen Brick Works venue. It’s this dedication to provenance, preparation and presentation that stand as a testament to value.more...See more text

Restaurant type

Coffee Shop,

Sandwich Shop,

Fine Dining,

Organic,

Cuisine type

Canadian Cuisine,

Eastern-european,

Features

Alcohol Served,

Atmosphere

Casual,

Business,

Intimate,

Languages Spoken

English,

Location

550 Bayview Ave, Toronto, ONM4W 3X8

Useful Information

Opening Hours*Holiday hours

Monday

11:30 am - 3:00 pm

Tuesday

11:30 am - 9:00 pm

Wednesday

11:30 am - 9:00 pm

Thursday

11:30 am - 9:00 pm

Friday

11:30 am - 9:00 pm

Saturday

10:00 am - 10:00 pm

Sunday

10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Rates:

$11 To $25,

Methods of Payment:

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Meet the owner

When the environmentally focused charity Evergreen Canada sought a chef to establish a restaurant and catering service onsite at the Evergreen Brickworks, Chef Brad Long was immediately taken with both their mission statement and the location. “I came and heard the story and knew that it was just right,” he asserts.

Brad is best known for transforming large, corporate venues into gourmet havens with his back-to-basics food approach. Toronto has trusted him with our most notable institutions, including the kitchens of the Air Canada Centre and the CN Tower. Brad has also been a recurring host on the Food Network’s show Restaurant Makeover. So when he decided to pair up with Evergreen Canada to open Café Belong (a double play on the partnership and his name), it might have seemed like a departure, unless you know what really moves him.

“Everything about what they do — their environmental stance, their educational stance, their commitment to quality and integrity —speaks to me," says Brad. "It’s a difficult row to hoe, the whole organic, sustainable approach, but there’s no better place to do it than nestled up against a national charity who share our goals.”

Brad was originally drawn to the site by Evergreen and he is collaborative by nature, but he is also a man with a clear vision and a strong will, and principles to match.

Chef Brad Long’s Café Belong is dedicated to the sustainable food movement. Procuring local ingredients, he uses the menu to showcase the connection between natural food from the land, the farmers that grow it and harvest it, and finally the diners that enjoy it.

Sunday night supper served family style sounds lovely, doesn’t it? Luckily Café Belong (located at Evergreen Brick Works) is serving Sunday supper on Family Day Monday. Even better? It’s Fried Chicken. Dinner is served from 5-9pm.
Should you wish for something earlier, Family Day Brunch will also be available from 10:30am-3pm.